LEARNING PRODUCTION MANAGER

Summary

This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h). Selections may be made at any advertised grade/band: AD-11 (Band A) or AD-12 (Band B). Each increasing grade/band level will entail further knowledge, skills and abilities and complex duties that may be commensurate with compensation.

Duties

• Responsible for overall project management of portfolios of learning assets, both synchronous and asynchronous, that support the acquisition learning environment. Duties include, but not limited, to the following: Serves as project manager for assigned portfolio of learning assets, monitoring and supporting development, redesign, upgrade, and maintenance and repair of new and existing training products. Identifies required personnel/staff resources (e.g., project team lead, subject matter experts, instructional designers, multimedia/graphic developers, video processors, developers and programmers, gaming and simulation experts, and quality assurance specialists) to support learning asset projects. Develops project plans, cost estimates, deliverables, and schedules for each project within the asset portfolio. Leads project teams in defining performance outcomes and quality standards for each learning asset in the portfolio and provides quality assurance tests on the final products. Tracks and manages project portfolio against production schedules, budget, and performance reporting on status to management on a regular basis, to include any obstacles facing the project(s). Reports and documents progress to communicate with project team members and key stakeholders. Manages and resolves issues as they arise, identifies potential risks, and creates mitigation plans to overcome issues. Ensures all team members (Government and contractor) understand responsibilities, project milestones and interdependencies. Analyzes, resolves (when possible) and/or makes recommendations on solving issues with resources or team members and identifies any issues relative to contractor performance. In support of assigned projects, prepares outsourcing work statements for new services, tools, and capabilities; leads market research and source selection evaluations in support of outsourcing efforts. When designated, performs Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties for outsourcing efforts that result in an awarded contract. All COR activities will be performed in accordance with delegation letter and DoDI 5000.72 DoD, specifically Enclosure 6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements To qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully. Specialized experience is defined as: Requires experience in project management and use of integrated master scheduling systems Requires familiarity with Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities, and knowledge of federal contracting and budget/financial execution. Requires experience with learning asset development and application. Requires Knowledge of instructional systems applications, especially as they apply to adult learning. Highly Desired: professional certification in program management. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements: WarU Pay Band A (AD-11) (Equivalent to a GS-09 through GS-13 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band A include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree and up to four years of experience in the appropriate functional area. WarU Pay Band B (AD-12) (Equivalent to a GS-14 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band B include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of six years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band B. Please note: Technical certifications and/or experience may be approved by the WarU Chief of Staff (delegated from the WarU President) to meet the needs of the University. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package and completed by 11:59 PM (ET) by the closing date of this announcement. See required documents below. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes photographs (or links to social media), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, sex, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. The DFAS Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt. Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered or uploaded are received, legible, and accurate.